Rangers fans' chief Mr John Macmillan today condemned those responsible for driving Neil Lennon out of the international spotlight.
"It's very appalling the way the player has been treated," said Mr Macmillan. "Nobody should be subjected to that type of thing and to me it's unacceptable behaviour.
"It doesn't matter whether it is one or 101 people, it's not acceptable in a civilised society. We would not condone and are totally against any such behaviour.
"It's a sad thing that he has been forced out under those circumstances and it's sad in a way that it's giving in to these bully tactics.
"Having said that it's easy for me to sit in the background and say that, but if I had a death threat against me I would have to take it seriously. I can understand why he has said 'enough's enough' and it's a very sad way to bow out of international football."
Lennon's decision also sparked sympathy from rivals across the Glasgow divide.
Celtic supporters' chief Mr Eddie Toner said he was saddened to hear of the decision. He claimed that the events had reflected badly on society in Northern Ireland. "It is disappointing in this day and age that people are subjected to these type of threats," he said.